In this episode of The 1% Better. Daily. Deep Dive, we explore a powerful reset tool Coach Ed Padalecki borrowed from Phil Stutz’s book - The Tools
Designed for athletes, business leaders, and coaches operating under pressure, this four-step tool helps interrupt stress, sharpen focus, and restore clarity in real time.
Based on the principles from The Tools by Phil Stutz and grounded in sports psychology, Grateful Flow acts as a mental override - a reframing of the negative spirals we sometimes find ourselves in into strategic focus.
Whether you're overwhelmed by your schedule or facing performance anxiety, this technique can help you regulate your emotions and shift into decisive action.
Learn how to implement it during your toughest moments and experience how small mental habits compound into long-term resilience.
🎯 Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Why High Performers Need a Mental Reset
00:18 – Introducing Grateful Flow
01:15 – The Psychology & Neuroscience Behind It
02:00 – Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Grateful Flow Process
03:32 – Coach P’s Challenge: Gratitude in Real Time
04:01 – Why Gratitude Is a Competitive Edge
04:38 – Final Reflections & Performance Takeaways
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